The Portuguese superstar criticised the club and stated that he had "no respect" for manager Erik ten Hag in an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.

If Arsenal continue to maintain this upward trend, then defending champions Man City will struggle to catch up with them.

Fulham will host Manchester United in an English Premier League fixture at Craven Cottage on Sunday evening.

Brighton & Hove Albion will host Aston Villa in an English Premier League fixture at the Falmer Stadium on Sunday.

At the beginning of the campaign, Liverpool were expected to fight for the Premier League title with Manchester City. However, things have not gone according to plan for the Reds.

Despite having 59% possession on Sunday, the Red Devils could only manage eight shots in total and just three were on target.

Aston Villa are placed 13th in the table and have 15 points from 14 matches. They will now hope to put together a good run of form under Emery.

Man United are sitting fifth in the table and have 23 points from 13 games. Meanwhile, Aston Villa have jumped to the 13th spot and have 15 points from 14 matches.

Chelsea are not only winless in their last four league games but have also lost their last two matches. They have 21 points from 13 games to sit seventh in the table.

Both these sides have played each other a few times in this competition history and Nottingham Forest have a better record in EFL Cup against Spurs.